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Associated PressEight state lawmakers have filed legislation that would guarantee the University of Illinois multi-year funding in exchange for limits on tuition increases and other benchmarks. The Democrats and Republicans filed the bill as university trustees met in Chicago and passed a resolution supporting it. Lawmakers File Bill That Would Lock in U of Illinois Fundinghttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/lawmakers-file-bill-would-lock-u-illinois-funding
67005 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgThu, 10 Nov 2016 23:34:23 +0000Lawmakers File Bill That Would Lock in U of Illinois FundingAssociated PressThe University of Illinois says it will open a new center at the Urbana-Champaign campus that will be focused on business analytics. The university says it is using a $5 million donation from the Deloitte Foundation to open the University of Illinois-Deloitte Foundation Center for Business Analytics. The foundation is the nonprofit arm of Deloitte, the consulting, audit and tax firm. U of Illinois Will Use Donation to Open Analytics Centerhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/u-illinois-will-use-donation-open-analytics-center
66316 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 26 Oct 2016 21:18:19 +0000U of Illinois Will Use Donation to Open Analytics CenterAssociated PressThe University of Illinois Springfield is planning an event in which community members can share their political memorabilia with others while also keeping it in their possession. The university's history department is hosting the "history harvest" Saturday. University in Springfield to Archive Political Memorabiliahttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/university-springfield-archive-political-memorabilia
65906 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 17 Oct 2016 21:12:43 +0000University in Springfield to Archive Political MemorabiliaAssociated PressEnrollment totals for this fall show the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign is the seventh-largest public university campus in the country with 44,880 students. Charles Tucker, vice provost for undergraduate education and innovation, said the campus has grown by about 1 percent annually for several decades, largely at the undergraduate level. U of I Now Seventh-Largest Public University in U.S. http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/u-i-now-seventh-largest-public-university-us
65601 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 10 Oct 2016 14:47:38 +0000U of I Now Seventh-Largest Public University in U.S. Associated PressThe University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford is expanding and in 2017 will host its inaugural class of first-year medical students. U of I to Expand College of Medicine at Rockford http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/u-i-expand-college-medicine-rockford
65485 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgFri, 07 Oct 2016 11:39:55 +0000U of I to Expand College of Medicine at Rockford Jim MeadowsThe voice of Al Jolson, from the soundtrack of the 1927 movie, The Jazz Singer, which marked the movies’ transition from a silent medium to one with sound. But the evolution of the technology behind sound movies was more complicated than The Jazz Singer would suggest ... complicated enough to include a University of Illinois professor among its many inventors. Today is the anniversary of his birth. Illinois Public Radio's Jim Meadows has more on Joseph Tykociner, and how a pioneer in the field of talking movies ended up on the sidelines. Reporter's Note: Thanks are due to Bethany Anderson and the rest of the staff at the University of Illinois Archives for their help in providing access to the Joseph Tykociner Papers in their collection. The U of I Professor Who Made Movies Talkhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/u-i-professor-who-made-movies-talk
65408 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 05 Oct 2016 20:10:48 +0000The U of I Professor Who Made Movies TalkAssociated PressThe Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois is assembling an exhibition of art from Africa's Swahili coast. Organizers say it demonstrates the interconnectivity of East Africa, the Arab world, and Asia. The exhibition is titled "World on the Horizon: Swahili Arts Across the Indian Ocean." It opens in the fall of 2017. U of Illinois Museum Preparing Exhibition of Swahili Arthttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/u-illinois-museum-preparing-exhibition-swahili-art
64929 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgFri, 23 Sep 2016 20:31:41 +0000U of Illinois Museum Preparing Exhibition of Swahili ArtAmanda VinickyThe University of Illinois has received a relatively glowing financial report from Moody's Investor Service. But it comes with warnings. In a just-released report, Moody's analysts commend administrators for having years ago prepared to weather fiscal storms like the one higher education's facing now. U of I Receives Good Financial Report From Moody’s http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/u-i-receives-good-financial-report-moody-s
64856 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 21 Sep 2016 22:14:07 +0000U of I Receives Good Financial Report From Moody’s Associated PressThe woman who ran the University of Illinois' largest campus after its chancellor abruptly resigned has been promoted to be the No. 2 administrator in the university system. The university announced that Barbara Wilson will become executive vice president of the three-campus system. After Turbulent Year, Wilson Named To New U of Illinois Rolehttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/after-turbulent-year-wilson-named-new-u-illinois-role
64441 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 12 Sep 2016 21:22:10 +0000After Turbulent Year, Wilson Named To New U of Illinois RoleAssociated PressUniversity of Illinois trustees have approved a contract with football coach Lovie Smith that will pay him at least $21 million over six years. Smith is a longtime NFL coach who was hired to replace Bill Cubit. They approved initial terms for Smith after he was hired in March. The contract was backloaded to pay him $10 million in salary over his final two years. Illinois OKs Six-Year, $21 Million Contract for Smithhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-oks-six-year-21-million-contract-smith
64294 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgThu, 08 Sep 2016 21:36:48 +0000Illinois OKs Six-Year, $21 Million Contract for SmithAssociated PressUniversity of Illinois officials are re-evaluating the institution's international strategy because of uncertainty over the state budget, shelving a planned office in India. Interim Provost Edward Feser says the hold on the India office freed up $107,500 for the 2016 fiscal year. University of Illinois Re-Evaluates Global Strategyhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/university-illinois-re-evaluates-global-strategy
64190 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 06 Sep 2016 21:36:42 +0000University of Illinois Re-Evaluates Global StrategyAssociated PressFigures from the University of Illinois show that its faculty members have received job offers and have resigned to move elsewhere in increasing numbers over the past 12 months. School officials say that over the past two years, uncertainty over the state budget and pension funding has led more faculty at the Urbana-Champaign campus to look for work outside Illinois. U of Illinois: More Faculty Exit Over State Finance Crisishttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/u-illinois-more-faculty-exit-over-state-finance-crisis
63949 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 31 Aug 2016 21:21:02 +0000U of Illinois: More Faculty Exit Over State Finance CrisisAssociated PressPreliminary enrollment figures from the University of Illinois' flagship campus indicate this fall's incoming class may set a record. Freshman enrollment at the Urbana-Champaign campus was 7,600 on Monday, the first day of classes. That would be an increase from last year's 7,565 and the record 7,583 in the fall of 2005. U of Illinois Flagship Campus May Have Record Freshman Classhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/u-illinois-flagship-campus-may-have-record-freshman-class
63620 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 24 Aug 2016 21:38:10 +0000U of Illinois Flagship Campus May Have Record Freshman ClassAssociated PressThe University of Illinois will use a multimillion-dollar federal grant to study the nation's electric grid and devise ways to respond to a potential attack. The $18.7 million award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency will let researchers create conditions that mimic a real electric grid. They then will test new technology and cybersecurity tools. Grant to Allow U of I to Study Electric-Grid Protectionhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/grant-allow-u-i-study-electric-grid-protection
63386 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgFri, 19 Aug 2016 21:14:03 +0000Grant to Allow U of I to Study Electric-Grid ProtectionJeff Bossert Robert J. Jones will be formally introduced to the University of Illinois Urbana campus this morning as its new chancellor, and as the first African-American to lead the U of I’s flagship campus. One U of I professor of African-American studies says he hopes Jones can help make the school more racially inclusive and democratic. Professor Erik McDuffie says it’s been a “volatile” time for minority students and faculty at the Urbana campus. He cites recent incidents in which a white groundskeeper left a noose on the desk of a black co-worker, and anti-immigrant chalk messages, apparently referencing the Donald Trump campaign, were written on the sidewalk near the Department of Latino/Latina Studies. McDuffie says he wants to talk to the new chancellor about these incidents. Jones is currently the president of the University of Albany, State University of New York. Before that, he a vice-provost at the University of Minnesota, where he worked on initiatives to recruit and retain facultyMcDuffie: "Volatile Time" for U of I Minority Students, Facultyhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/mcduffie-volatile-time-u-i-minority-students-faculty
61924 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 20 Jul 2016 15:21:48 +0000McDuffie: "Volatile Time" for U of I Minority Students, FacultyAssociated PressA beagle-rescue group has sued the University of Illinois over the university's refusal to disclose documents showing its treatment of research animals. The Beagle Freedom Foundation backs legislation requiring research facilities to make animals finished with testing, such as beagles, available for adoption instead of euthanizing them. Beagle-Rescue Group Sues U of I Over Research-Animal Datahttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/beagle-rescue-group-sues-u-i-over-research-animal-data
60850 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 27 Jun 2016 22:12:39 +0000Beagle-Rescue Group Sues U of I Over Research-Animal DataAssociated PressThe University of Illinois is adding to its already large network of hundreds of security cameras. The Champaign City Council voted to allow the university to install eight more cameras at two busy intersections near campus. The cameras will go up at Sixth and John streets and Fourth and Green streets in the next six months to a year. Champaign Council OKs 8 Security Cameras for U of Illinoishttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/champaign-council-oks-8-security-cameras-u-illinois
60619 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 22 Jun 2016 22:02:15 +0000Champaign Council OKs 8 Security Cameras for U of IllinoisAssociated PressMoody's Investors Service will review the credit worthiness of seven Illinois universities after downgrading the state's credit to two levels above "junk" status this week. Moody's announced that "reviews for downgrade" will proceed on the University of Illinois, Illinois State University, Southern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Governors State University, Northeastern Illinois University and Eastern Illinois University. Illinois universities earn credit-rating 'review' http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-universities-earn-credit-rating-review
60053 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgFri, 10 Jun 2016 22:27:37 +0000Illinois universities earn credit-rating 'review' Associated PressUniversity of Illinois President Timothy Killeen says that the prospect of another year with limited or no state funding makes him "gravely concerned" the school may have to lay off employees or cut course offerings. No budget opens door to U of Illinois cutshttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/no-budget-opens-door-u-illinois-cuts
59635 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 01 Jun 2016 21:17:12 +0000No budget opens door to U of Illinois cutsBrian MolineThe University of Illinois is one of the state’s largest employers and one that will be affected by new overtime rules announced last week by the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the new rules, many salaried employees will be eligible for overtime pay for any time worked past 40 hours per week, if they make $47,500 or less. That’s nearly double the current threshold. U of I employees eligible for overtime payhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/u-i-employees-eligible-overtime-pay
59231 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 23 May 2016 21:55:57 +0000U of I employees eligible for overtime pay